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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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