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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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