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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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