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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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