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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 massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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