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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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