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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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