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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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