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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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