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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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