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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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