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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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