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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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