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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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