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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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