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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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