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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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