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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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