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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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