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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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