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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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