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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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