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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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