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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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