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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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