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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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