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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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