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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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