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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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