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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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