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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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