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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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