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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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