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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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