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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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