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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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