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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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