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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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