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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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