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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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