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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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