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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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