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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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