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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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