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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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