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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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