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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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