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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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