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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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