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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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