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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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