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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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