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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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