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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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