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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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