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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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