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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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