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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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