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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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