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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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