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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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