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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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