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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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