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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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