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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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