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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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