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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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