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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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