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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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