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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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