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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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