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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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