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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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