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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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