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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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