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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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