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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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