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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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