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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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