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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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