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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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