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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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