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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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