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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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