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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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