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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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