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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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