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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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