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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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