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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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