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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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