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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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