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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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