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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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