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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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