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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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