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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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