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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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