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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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