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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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