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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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