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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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