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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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