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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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