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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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