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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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