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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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