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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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