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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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