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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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