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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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