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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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