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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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