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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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