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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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