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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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