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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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