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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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