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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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