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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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