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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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