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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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