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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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