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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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