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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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