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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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