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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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