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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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