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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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