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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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