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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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