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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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