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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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