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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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