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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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