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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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