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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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