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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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