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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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