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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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