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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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