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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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