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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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