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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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