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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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