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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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