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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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