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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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