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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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