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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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