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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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