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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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