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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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