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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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