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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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