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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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