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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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