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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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