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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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