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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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