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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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