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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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