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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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