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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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