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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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