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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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