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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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