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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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