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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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