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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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