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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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