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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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