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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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