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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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