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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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