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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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