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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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