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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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