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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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