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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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