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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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