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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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