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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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