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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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