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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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