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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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