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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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