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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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