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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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