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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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