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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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