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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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