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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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