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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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