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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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