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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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