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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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