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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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