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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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