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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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