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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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