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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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