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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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