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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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