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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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