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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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