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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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