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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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