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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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