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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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