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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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