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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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