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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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