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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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