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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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