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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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