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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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