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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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