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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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