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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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