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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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