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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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