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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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