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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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