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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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