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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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