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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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