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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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