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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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