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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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