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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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