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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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