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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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