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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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