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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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