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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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