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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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