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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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