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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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