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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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