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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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