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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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