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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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