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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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