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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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