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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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