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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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