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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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