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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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