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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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