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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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