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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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