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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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