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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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