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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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