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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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