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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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