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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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