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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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