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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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