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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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