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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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