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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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