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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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