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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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