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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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