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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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