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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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