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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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