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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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