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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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