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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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