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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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