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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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