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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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