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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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