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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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