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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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