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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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