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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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