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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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