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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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