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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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