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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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