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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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