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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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