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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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