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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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