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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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