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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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