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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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