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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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