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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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