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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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