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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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