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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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