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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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