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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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