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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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