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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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