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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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