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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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