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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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