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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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