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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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