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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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