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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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