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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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