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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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