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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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