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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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