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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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