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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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