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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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