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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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