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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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