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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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