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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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