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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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