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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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