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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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