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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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