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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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