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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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