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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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