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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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