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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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