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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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