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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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