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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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