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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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