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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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