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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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