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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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