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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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