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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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