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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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