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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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