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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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