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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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