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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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