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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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