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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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