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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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