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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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