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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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