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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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