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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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