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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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