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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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