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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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