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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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