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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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