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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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