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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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