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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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