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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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