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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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