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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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