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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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