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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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