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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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