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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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