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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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