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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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