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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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