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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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