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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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