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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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