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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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