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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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