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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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