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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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