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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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