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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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