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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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