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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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