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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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