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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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