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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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