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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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