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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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