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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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