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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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