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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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