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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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