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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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