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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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