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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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