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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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