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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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