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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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