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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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