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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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