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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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