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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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