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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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