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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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