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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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