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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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