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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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