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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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