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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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