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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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