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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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