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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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