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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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