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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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