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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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