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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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