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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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