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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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