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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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