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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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