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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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