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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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