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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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