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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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