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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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