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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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