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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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