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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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