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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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