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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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