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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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