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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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