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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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