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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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