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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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