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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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