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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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