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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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