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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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