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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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