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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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