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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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