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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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