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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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