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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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