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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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