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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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