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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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