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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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