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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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