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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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