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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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