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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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