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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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