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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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