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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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