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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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