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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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