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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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