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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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