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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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