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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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