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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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