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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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