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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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