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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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