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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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