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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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