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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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