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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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