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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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