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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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