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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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