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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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