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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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