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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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