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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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