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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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