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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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