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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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