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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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