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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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