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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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