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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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