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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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