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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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