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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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