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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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