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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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