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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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