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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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