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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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