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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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