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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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