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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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