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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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