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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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