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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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