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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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