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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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