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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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