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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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