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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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