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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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