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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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