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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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