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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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