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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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