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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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