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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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