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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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