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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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