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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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