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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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