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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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