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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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