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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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