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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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